Right In Front of Me (Itachi x Reader MODERN)

Chapter 3

You hung up the phone after speaking to President Namikaze and looked over at your watch: 12:45 pm. 

You weren't sure why, but for some reason you were a little nervous for your meeting. It was strange, because it isn't like this is your first lunch meeting with someone from another company. 

You walked over to the glass window in your office and looked down at the place you were to be at in 15 minutes, absentmindedly, you started playing with your necklace. 

*Better start heading out*  You grabbed your phone and purse to leave. 

"TenTen I'm off to my lunch but I will have my phone on me just in case alright?" 

"Oh yay! Good luck Ms. Hyuga." she winked at you. 

"Yeah yeah." You walked off the elevators and waved at her one more time. You started to feel your hands turn clammy. *What the hell is wrong with you (y/n)? It's just Itachi.*

Maybe it was because you didn't really know what this meeting was about since TenTen just kind of dropped the news that Itachi Uchiha was requesting a lunch meeting with you as soon as possible. Was it weird to see Itachi? Yes and no. 

Itachi was your best friend all throughout your time in the Academy here in Konoha and then during college where you met your other friends. You guys went through thick and thin. You both knew the struggle and burden of being in high profile families and being held to excruciatingly high standards from the elders in them. You helped each other through school, family troubles, and personal issues to name a few things. 

Unfortunately, when Itachi graduated college before you, as he was 2 years older than you, you began to speak less and less. It was to be expected as he was to go immediately into his family business, just as you and your brother. However, your responsibilities differed greatly from his. Thankfully, you could do your job from inside a nice air conditioned building. You double majored in health sciences and business while Itachi majored in business and criminal justice   but had to also undergo training at the police academy that is part of the Uchiha Law Enforcement Agency. 

Fugaku felt that both Itachi and his brother Sasuke needed the field training to be able to understand how to run the agency properly once he and the rest of the older Uchiha no longer could. 

You, of course, learned everything you could from your family on medicine that they discovered and used your degree to supplement your medical knowledge. 

Your families never really got along, so how you two were best friends shocked everyone. You never really knew why the animosity and to be honest, neither did your father or uncle. Your father Hizashi told you it might have had something to do with your family's relationship with the Senju family. 

You also knew it was no surprise to anyone that the Uchiha just always had an air of "arrogance" as some might say. You figured that made sense as they were in charge of protecting a whole country and it's cities. Showing signs of weakness probably wasn't in their best interest. 

*Ding Ding*

 You head out into the lively streets of Konoha. Dozens of other citizens walking to get a bite to eat, talking on the phone, walking hand in hand with their children and cars passing by filled your vision. 

As you waited to be able to cross, you could hear your heartbeat in your ears. 

See, despite being so close to Itachi, once you entered high school you started to notice that maybe what you felt was something more. But you were scared. You heard of so many people who tried out dating , but then ended up breaking up and losing their best friend in the process. Itachi being in your life meant more to you than exploring whatever you thought could be there. Plus, you never expressed this to anyone, but what if he didn't feel the same? Then you ruined your friendship by making things awkward. Not to mention, the small factor of your families not getting along. 

Oh and your fiance. 

Once you crossed to the other side, you walked towards the familiar bistro. 

After making the decision to just keep your feelings to yourself, you moved on and didn't think about it anymore and continued to have the same, normal relationship with him as before. Or so you thought.

Your best friends TenTen and Serenity would see the small sparkle in your eyes whenever you would mention Itachi, talk to him, or even just hear his name. But how could you not? 

He was athletic, intelligent, respectful, tactful, had a voice that could make your panties drop, eyes that could hypnotize you, had beautiful hair that made you jealous, and of course that famous Uchiha smirk. 

The being an heir to a gigantic empire also probably helped a tiny bit.  

You weren't stupid, you knew what Itachi, and later on Sasuke, did to all the girls in school. The looks they would give him and the way they would throw themselves at him. It irritated you more because you would go through that with Neji. However, Itachi was more of a gentleman letting the girls down than your brother and his. 

You saw his family on the news, but seeing on TV and seeing in person were two different things. But again, you just love him as a friend. Your best friend who you haven't seen in person for almost 2 years. Of course! That's it! It's just been a while. 

You got the bistro opening the door causing a little bell to ring to signify your arrival. You saw the owner, Anthony, turn to you and give you a big smile. 

"(y/n)! I saw your names on the reservation list and I had to come in to see you! How are you?" You walked up and hugged Anthony, who reminded you very much of your own grandpa. 

"I'm excellent! I apologize for not stopping by sooner." you gave a sheepish smile. 

"Oh no no please. I understand, business is hard and at such a young age eh? Look at you, taking charge at just 22. We are very proud of you here." Your face turned bright red. 

*Ding Ding*

You laughed nervously. "Thank you. After graduation, I just went straight into Hyuga Lap Corp. and I haven't really had time for much." 

"It's true, I had to arrange a meeting with your executive assistant to get a hold of you." a low timber voice reached your ears. The voice that made your heart momentarily stop. 

His voice still had this effect on you? How? 

You snapped out of your thoughts and slowly turned around and looked up to see a grin that made your stomach do somersaults. 

"Chief Uchiha." You said, letting out a breathe you didn't even realize you were holding, giving a warm smile. 

"COO Hyuga." Itachi smirked. 

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A/N: 

Lovely readers!!! 

I hope you are all doing fabulous. After this week, I will get on a consistent schedule with posts. I know my updates have been sporadic since I'm just starting out but that will change! 

This chapter is a little longer so I apologize but you're welcome if you enjoy long chapters lol. Wanted to give some back story on your viewpoint on you and Itachi's relationship. 

Thank you so much for reading and I will see you all in the next one :) 

Don't let anyone dull your sparkle <3 

-Scarlett